How far is Charlotte, NC from Norwood, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Norwood, NC is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Norwood.
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Start on South Tryon Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Concord
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 52 min · Julius Chambers Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 220 North: Reidsville
20.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 87: Reidsville, Burlington
2202 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Freeway Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Freeway Drive
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Turn left onto Vance Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · Vance Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vance Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Norwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Chambers Highway
Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlotte and Chance Rain Showers near Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Norwood?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Charlotte and 57.9 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.16 one way or $32.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlotte and Chance Rain Showers near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Lexington
Salisbury
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 100.3 mi (161.42 km).
#1 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwood
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 36.3526400, -79.7128100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-79.71281, 36.35264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.95 | $45.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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